Eurogenes K8 AMI
Eurogenes K8 AMI — An ancient-era admixture calculator focused on Europe. It models ancestry proportions across eight reference components (Euro_HG, LBK, South-Central_Asian, Siberian, Amerindian, Oceanian, Southeast Asian, Sub-Saharan) to provide a concise, interpretable snapshot of deep prehistoric affinities useful for researchers, genealogists, and enthusiasts.
Calculator Details
Comprehensive information about this admixture calculator
About This Calculator
Eurogenes K8 AMI — Ancient-era admixture calculator for Europe
This calculator estimates how an individual's DNA aligns with eight ancient and broad reference ancestries to produce a snapshot of ancient-like genetic components across Europe. It compares your genotype to proxies that reflect deep prehistoric and early historic population structure: Amerindian, Siberian, Euro_HG (European Hunter-Gatherer), Oceanian, Sub-Saharan, Southeast_Asian, LBK (Early European Farmers), and South-Central_Asian.
Who this is for:
- Researchers, archaeogeneticists, and students studying prehistoric population dynamics
- Enthusiasts and genealogists interested in how modern or ancient samples relate to major ancient components
- Anyone wanting a context-rich, ancestry-focused view tied to Eurasian prehistory
What you learn:
- Proportional contributions from hunter-gatherers, Neolithic farmers (LBK), potential steppe/central-Asian-like inputs (South-Central_Asian), and northern Eurasian signals (Siberian/Amerindian proxies)
- Detection of minor extra-regional affinities (Oceanian, Southeast Asian, Sub-Saharan) that may reflect ancient gene flow, later migrations, or modeling noise
- A concise, interpretable breakdown useful for comparing individuals, populations, and archaeological samples
Genetic and historical context:
- Euro_HG captures Western/Eastern hunter-gatherer ancestry; LBK stands for early Neolithic farmers who spread agriculture into Europe; South-Central_Asian and Siberian components can reflect Steppe and northern Eurasian affinities. Amerindian and Oceanian serve as distant proxies highlighting ancient northern or eastern connections, not direct claims of geographic migration.
Why it's valuable:
- Provides a reproducible, model-based framework to situate samples within broad ancient ancestries
- Helps generate hypotheses about migration, admixture, and regional continuity
Interpretation tips:
- Components are model-dependent proxies, not absolute iden
Reference Populations
The populations used as genetic references in this calculator
8 Reference Populations
Amerindian
- Description: Indigenous peoples of the Americas, including Native American tribes of North, Central, and South America.
Siberian
- Description: Indigenous groups and inhabitants of Siberia in Russia, including the Nenets, Evenks, and Yakuts.
Euro_HG (European Hunter-Gatherer)
- Description: Ancient hunter-gatherer populations of Europe who lived during the Paleolithic and Mesolithic eras.
Oceanian
- Description: Indigenous populations of the islands in the Pacific Ocean, including Melanesians, Polynesians, and Micronesians.
Sub-Saharan
- Description: Populations residing in the region of Africa south of the Sahara Desert, including diverse ethnic groups.
Southeast_Asian
- Description: Populations from Southeast Asia, including countries such as Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, and the Philippines.
LBK (Linearbandkeramik)
- Description: Early Neolithic farming culture in Central Europe, known for its distinct pottery and settlement patterns.
South-Central_Asian
- Description: Populations from areas including parts of modern-day India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, and neighboring regions.
Continental Grouping:
- Americas: Amerindian
- Asia: Siberian, Southeast_Asian, South-Central_Asian
- Europe: Euro_HG, LBK
- Oceania: Oceanian
- Africa: Sub-Saharan
Understanding Admixture Analysis
Learn how admixture calculators work and how to interpret your results
What is Admixture Analysis?
Admixture analysis is a method used to estimate your genetic ancestry by comparing your DNA to reference populations from around the world. Think of it as creating a recipe of your genetic makeup, where the ingredients are different ancestral populations.
This calculator uses 8 carefully selected ancient populations as references, allowing for a detailed breakdown of your genetic heritage.
How It Works
- Your DNA is compared to 8 reference populations
- Ancient populations are used as genetic references
- Results show your genetic similarity to these populations
- More accurate with a diverse reference panel
Understanding Your Results
Your results will show percentages of genetic similarity to these reference populations. Remember these important points:
- Results reflect genetic similarity, not direct ancestry
- Ancient populations are used as references
- Percentages indicate relative genetic contribution
- Results are estimates based on available reference data